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Many interesting opinions. In some situations most may be correct and in some situations most may be wrong. Retained placentas can have a multitude of causes and if an occasional finding or without labwork on several affected cows the cause will not be determined. All cattle herds, beef or...

Many interesting opinions. In some situations most may be correct and in some situations most may be wrong. Retained placentas can have a multitude of causes and if an occasional finding or without labwork on several affected cows the cause will not be determined. All cattle herds, beef or...

I strongly disagree with above posts suggesting peroxide or most any other topical product. Historically we've all done it but it is not in the animal's best interest. Almost all topical products including peroxide and most iodines are irritative to the fragile tissue and will retard healing...

I suggest leaving it open and NO antiseptics as they all slow healing. If infection is a potential use inject. antibiotics. Sounds like this one will take care of itself. Good luck! G Lesamiz, DVM

I've used several types of banders and far and away prefer the calicrate bander. Be sure you have both testicles and get the band as tight as possible without breaking it. Have used it on several thousand head and very good results. G Lesamiz, DVM

Don't be so sure it will heal uneventfully. Septic joints can be really nasty sometimes requiring long term strong antibiotics. Hit this one hard with meds or it may not heal! G Lesamiz, DVM

I suspect injury, joint infection or penetration of sole by nail or sharp rock. Location of swelling doesn't preclude problems in the foot. May need some very close inspection to differentiate the cause. G Lesamiz, DVM

Be suspicious of digestive issue as impaction, displaced abomasum of obstruction , partial or complete. Also don't forget about hardware disease. G Lesamiz, DVM

My suggestion for any calf with diarrhea if you don't know the cause is no medication(antibiotics) but if anything drench with a commercial electrolyte product at the rate of 1-2 quarts depending on size and observe the animal very closely. Also probiotics are not usually harmful and may be...

Good post iowahawkeyes! The answer to the question of whether to feed grain or not requires more information and should be address to a nutritionist or maybe an ag extention agent. It depends on the requirements of the cows which is dictated by age, size, body condition, weather etc. The cow's...